Julie Ann Grimm
Julie Ann Grimm
Law enforcement agents from across the state take turns standing guard as former Gov. Bill Richardson lies in state in the state Capitol Rotunda on Sept. 13. Richardson, who died in his sleep at age 75 on Sept. 1, served as governor for two terms from 2003 to 2010, following 14 years in the US Congress representing the state’s 3rd Congressional District. He served US Ambassador to the United Nations from 1997 to 1998 and as Secretary of Energy under President Bill Clinton, from 1998 to 2000.
Julie Ann Grimm
Former Richardson political advisor David Contarino and his family pay respects.
Julie Ann Grimm
State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard, also a former state legislator, pauses by Richardson's casket.
Julie Ann Grimm
Julie Ann Grimm
Richardson's funeral mass is set for 11 am, Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, 131 Cathedral Place and will be celebrated by Archbishop John C. Wester. A reception at the Capitol Rotunda hosted by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham runs from 1-2 pm. Both events are open to the public. Donations in Richardson's honor may be made to: the Richardson Center for Global Engagement, 216 Washington Ave #1, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
